He will face Tenshin Nasukawa, who was taken apart within a round by Mayweather last year

‘We’re thinking May (for his next fight), if that’s OK with him,’ Mayweather told reporters when asked about Davis’ plans.

‘But he has an exhibition bout with Tenshin (Nasukawa) in Japan in April. Yes he’s fighting Tenshin in an exhibition bout in Japan.’

Reporters were stunned by the admission given Nasukawa was left in tears having been overwhelmed by Mayweather within seconds of the bell.

Mayweather promotes Davis and he has big plans for the unbeaten fighter for the rest of 2019

Nasukawa was left in tears after the farcical bout but he now appears set to take on Davis

Davis is a heavier puncher in peak physical condition and many were questioning if Mayweather was being serious with the media.

‘Yes, exhibition bout. April is Tenshin and May is the real fight,’ he added.

Mayweather is unsurprisingly keen to see Davis go to Asia having walked away from his bout with $10million (£7.7m) and while the 24-year-old is unlikely to get to such figures, he would make light work of the 20-year-old Japanese fighter.

‘It was crazy!’ laughed Mayweather. ‘I was supposed to make $9m but I ended up making $10m! I got a bonus!’

Davis will likely return to less farcical match-ups in May when he will defend his title against an opponent that, as of yet, remains unselected.

The 24-year-old showed all his skills in California with a knockout win against Hugo Ruiz

Victory saw Davis take home the WBA super featherweight title as he eyes his next fight in May